Public transport is a bit of a nightmare at the moment, with Luas works tearing up the city.

But aside from strikes, diversions and traffic jams, there are lots of everyday tortures associated with commuting in Dublin.

Here are some of our biggest pet peeves.

1) Having to have exact change for the bus

We can't count the number of times we've been late for something because we haven't had change for the bus.

Cue begging other people at the stop for coins, breaking €20 by buying something you don't need at the shop, or throwing a bunch of 10c coins into the funnel at the front of the bus and hoping the driver won't notice you're an absolute chancer.

2) Not knowing how much is on your leap card

Using your leap card is a constant guessing game, which means we've all been humiliated when the bus driver reveals we're actually in minus figures.

The question is, do you feel lucky, punk?

3) The unreliability of Dublin Bus Real Time

Dublin Bus Real Time is actually a great idea, but it's sometimes a bit wayward.

There are few things more frustrating than standing at the bus stop looking at the display change from 4 minutes to 6 minutes and back again...

4) Just missing a bus/Luas

The shame of running after a bus or Luas only to miss it and have all the other passengers stare at you pityingly. We were just getting some exercise, we swear...

5) The 'characters'

From drunks raving about the Black and Tans to those who think it's appropriate to take their shoes off on the bus, you're bound to meet people from all walks of life on public transport in Dublin.

And you know they'll always sit beside you, even when every other seat on the bus is empty.

6) Buses/Luas being wedged at rush hour

Not only is the traffic terrible at rush hour, but you're bound to be crushed up against someone's sweaty armpit if you take the bus or Luas.

Worst of all is when a bus drives right by you because it's full, and you're left standing in the rain.

7) Not knowing where your stop is

While the swanky new Dublin buses announce where your stop is, the old buses give you absolutely no clue.

God help the tourists.

8) Prices increasing all the time

"What do you mean it's €2.70 to get to Rathmines? It was €2.55 last week!"

9) And changing drivers

You just got on the bus, and now you have to wait fifteen minutes for another driver to arrive. And then have a good long catch-up with their colleague while everyone waits.